By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives May 6, 2019
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"I want to start by thanking Harvey Weinstein for organizing this amazing day," Michelle Obama said during a November 2013 White House event for high school students. "Harvey. This is possible because of Harvey. He is a wonderful human being, a good friend and just a powerhouse." (Fox News)It was only after Weinstein was outed for sexual harassment that the Obamas cut their ties with him.
"Late Tuesday, the Obamas released a statement saying: "Any man who demeans and degrades women in such fashion needs to be condemned and held accountable, regardless of wealth or status." (NY Times)"When reached about the possibility of the Obamas joining the Netflix family, a Netflix spokesperson said the company has "no comment at this time." (Mercury News, Mar. 9, 2018)
"According to the Times, the Obamas are considering several options for the content of their programs. Among the possibilities are inspirational stories, and conversations about topics that stood out during former President Obama's two terms in office such as health care, immigration and climate change. Michelle Obama would also be involved in programs focusing on issues she supported during the Obamas' White House years, such as childhood nutrition and ways to combat obesity. (CFP)
"Traditionally, most presidents keep a low profile, write their memoirs, rarely criticize their successors, set up foundations and libraries, and bring home big checks for giving speeches before business groups and international organizations. (CFP) "But according to the Times, Obama has "seethed privately and publicly" over how he believes conservative news organizations, in particular, have manipulated news coverage and the perception of his presidency and legacy since he left office, and suggested that he could use the Netflix platform to present his version of the nation's affairs, and vision of where the country should go." "Put another way, Obama and Netflix have found the way to legitimize Fake News. "Mr. Obama has long expressed concerns about how the flow of information--and misinformation--has the power to shape public opinion. In the last several months, Mr. Obama has discussed with technology executives and wealthy investors the threats to American democracy from the manipulation of news. "If you watch Fox News, you are living on a different planet than you are if you are listening to NPR," Mr. Obama told David Letterman in an interview broadcast in January for the comedian's first Netflix program. Last December, at a forum in New Delhi, Mr. Obama conceded that "If I watch Fox News, I wouldn't vote for me. I would watch it and say, 'Who is that guy?'"
"As the election came to a close, Mr. Obama told The New Yorker that the new media landscape had made it possible for large swaths of the country to ignore facts. (CFP) "Everything is true and nothing is true," he complained. He later personally scolded Facebook's chief executive for saying it was "crazy" to think the social network influenced the election."
"...Mr. Obama has particularly close ties to Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer. Mr. Sarandos is married to Nicole A. Avant, an activist who served as Mr. Obama's ambassador to the Bahamas. And Reed Hastings, the chief executive of Netflix, was close to Mr. Obama while he was president and an attendee at state dinners." (NY Times)Meanwhile, the ex-president who lives to hate America, is still writing the narrative. Started at the White House, he continues to write it from the propaganda and privacy of Netflix.
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Judi McLeod is an award-winning journalist with 30 years’ experience in the print media. A former Toronto Sun columnist, she also worked for the Kingston Whig Standard. Her work has appeared on Rush Limbaugh, Newsmax.com, Drudge Report, Foxnews.com.